--- title: "Provision of visitor and events catering at Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVE BORDERS" published: "2020-01-29" --- # Provision of visitor and events catering at Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels Buyer: LIVE BORDERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587.json) ## Summary Live Borders, located in Galashiels, is inviting tenders for the provision of visitor and events catering at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 9 March 2020. The financial model is concession-based, where the selected caterer will pay a percentage of gross receipts from all catering services. Interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality food and event catering, particularly those with expertise in delivering exceptional customer service and sustainable food practices. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality and a capacity for managing catering operations at cultural and tourist sites will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful candidates will have the chance to collaborate with Live Borders to contribute to high-profile events and enhance the visitor experience at this prominent cultural venue. ## Notice Live Borders is seeking a Caterer to operate the visitor and events catering service at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Working with our chosen partner, our ambition is for joint commercial success through high quality standards in food and service. The financial model will be concession based, in terms of which the Caterer will pay an agreed percentage of gross receipts from all catering and associated sales. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Live Borders is seeking a Caterer to operate the visitor and events catering service at the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels. Working with our chosen partner, our ambition is for joint commercial success through high quality standards in food and service. The key priorities for this Contract are as follows: - The creation of a sustainable food and drink proposition at the visitor centre; - Delivery of consistently high-quality product; - Creation of a food offer that supports a 5-star visit and reflect the aspirations of the Scottish Food Tourism Strategy - see https://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/resources/publications/food-tourism-scotland/ - Development of a professional events catering product; and - Revenue development via good usage by visitors and driving spend per head via customer satisfaction The financial model will be concession based and the Contract will be a services concession contract, in terms of which the Caterer will pay an agreed percentage of gross receipts from all catering and associated sales. This tender is being carried out in two stages. This is the first stage where all interested parties must submit a completed pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ). Responses will then be evaluated, and the highest scoring responses will be invited through to the second stage, subject to number and quality of submissions, and they will be invited to submit a tender. Renewal: Possibility of 2 year renewal/extension by agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378849 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | The contract will commence on 1 January 2021 for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further period of two years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVE BORDERS | | Locality | GALASHIELS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD1 2DU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Galashiels and District | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378849 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378849&idx=1 29th January 2020 - GTOS Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN378849&idx=2 29th January 2020 - GTOS Statement of Requirements Final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378849 Provision of visitor and events catering at Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels - Live Borders is seeking a Caterer to operate the visitor and events catering service at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Working with our chosen partner, our ambition is for joint commercial success through high quality standards in food and service. The financial model will be concession based, in terms of which the Caterer will pay an agreed percentage of gross receipts from all catering and associated sales. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.liveborders.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=612587 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/resources/publications/food-tourism-scotland/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587. 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